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MrHazman911
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OK so i've used the Windows Media Creation Tool to make a bootable USB for the PC i'm building. I was wondering if I use this on it if I could use the Windows 10 product key that is already on the PC i'm currently using.

 

Windows 10 came pre installed on the PC i'm using.

 

Microsoft help desk says I can't. But can I? Sorry i'm just really confused and worried. This is my first PC build

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Windows keys can only be used once. I think there's a way to deactivate a key to use it again but I doubt it is easy.

 

You should buy a new key for your new computer.

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Just now, HPWebcamAble said:

Windows keys can only be used once. I think there's a way to deactivate a key to use it again but I doubt it is easy.

 

You should buy a new key for your new computer.

Thank you alot of wait has just been lifted of my back

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10 minutes ago, HPWebcamAble said:

I think there's a way to deactivate a key to use it again but I doubt it is easy.

thats only for retail versions of windows (the $119 ones). prebuilt keys are all tied ot the mobo

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11 minutes ago, MrHazman911 said:

Thank you alot of wait has just been lifted of my back

So into system settings on control panel, System Info, scroll to bottom, copy the Windows Key onto a piece of paper or phone or something, the click de-activate

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2 hours ago, UberGamerKing said:

So into system settings on control panel, System Info, scroll to bottom, copy the Windows Key onto a piece of paper or phone or something, the click de-activate

Does this actually work? I've seen people deactivate their Windows product key in command prompt but i'm not that sure.

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2 hours ago, UberGamerKing said:

So into system settings on control panel, System Info, scroll to bottom, copy the Windows Key onto a piece of paper or phone or something, the click de-activate

Does this also work with OEM?

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